India Passport Photo Size and Requirements
Prepare a 51×51 mm passport photo with a plain white background. Fogkits checks your pose, replaces the background and crops the image to the selected preset.
Start with a sharp, front-facing photo. You can inspect a watermarked preview for free before using 1 credit for the final HD JPEG.
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Quick answer
What size is a India passport photo?
The preset used on this page is 51×51 mm with a plain white background. Fogkits exports a 600×600px JPEG at 300 DPI and positions the head at 50–69% of the finished image height.
The issuing authority may apply different file or submission rules for online and paper applications. Use the official source at the end of this page as the final check.
Passport Seva is the official application portal. Its photo guidance can differ between online upload and printed-photo workflows; confirm the current requirement for your application channel before submitting.
How it works
Make a India passport photo in three steps
1. Choose a clear photo
Use a sharp, front-facing image with your full head visible. Even lighting helps prevent face and background shadows.
2. Let Fogkits prepare it
Fogkits detects your face, checks the pose, removes the original background and crops to the 51×51 mm preset.
3. Check before you submit
Review the free watermarked preview and compare the result with the latest issuing-authority guidance before downloading.
Before you upload
Start with a photo Fogkits can process
A good source image makes the automated crop more reliable and reduces the chance that you need to retake the photo.
Face the camera
Keep both eyes visible and look straight ahead. Avoid turning or tilting your head.
Use even light
Light your face from the front and check for hard shadows across your face or the wall.
Leave room to crop
Include your full head and shoulders. Do not submit an image that is already cropped too tightly.
Upload a sharp original
Use a clear JPG, PNG or WebP. Avoid screenshots, beauty filters and heavily compressed copies.
Photo size and output preset
These values drive Fogkits' crop and export. Submission methods can have additional rules, so check the official source below.
- Photo dimensions: 51×51 mm
- Fogkits export preset: 600×600px at 300 DPI
- Background: plain white
- Head height: 50–69% of the photo
- Fogkits output format: JPEG
Common rejection reasons
If the preview flags a problem, retake the source photo instead of trying to hide it with heavy edits.
What Fogkits does
Automated preparation with a result you can review
Checks the source photo
Fogkits looks for a visible face, a front-facing pose, a reasonably level head and enough subject size to create the crop.
Removes and replaces the background
The processing pipeline separates the subject and composes the photo on the plain white background used by this preset.
Crops to the selected preset
The result is aligned and exported as a 600×600px JPEG. Review the preview before downloading.
Real processing examples
From a regular portrait to a passport-size photo
This example was processed with the same India preset used by the tool on this page. Fogkits finds the face, removes the background and creates a centered 600×600 output. You still review expression and country-specific rules before submitting.
India 51×51 mm portrait conversion
Fogkits checks passedFogkits produced a 600×600 India preset with a white background and a 55% measured head height. Confirm the current Passport Seva photo rules for your submission channel.
Know the limits
What the automated check cannot decide
Fogkits checks measurable image features and prepares the selected crop. It cannot review your identity documents, application details or every rule used by an issuing officer.
- Acceptance is decided by the issuing authority, not by Fogkits.
- Automated background replacement cannot repair blur, closed eyes or strong shadows on the face.
- Online portals may impose file-size or upload rules beyond the dimensions shown here.
- Requirements can change, so the official country guidance remains the final source.
Frequently asked questions
What size is an Indian passport photo?
2x2 inches (51x51 mm), on a plain white background.
Is a white background required?
Yes, Indian passport photos require a plain white background.
Can I wear a uniform?
No. Avoid uniforms; wear regular clothes with a neutral expression.
How do I make a India passport photo with Fogkits?
Upload a clear, front-facing JPG, PNG or WebP image. Fogkits checks the pose, removes the background and crops the result to its 51×51 mm India preset.
Is the India passport photo preview free?
Yes. You can review a watermarked preview for free. Downloading the final HD JPEG uses 1 credit.
What should I do if Fogkits rejects my source photo?
Follow the issue shown in the result and take a new photo. Face the camera directly, keep your head level, move closer if your face is too small and use even lighting.
Does Fogkits guarantee that my passport photo will be accepted?
No. Fogkits checks the face, pose and crop, but it does not automatically judge expression rules. The issuing authority makes the final decision, so compare the preview with the latest official guidance before submitting it.
Prepare your India passport photo
Upload and preview for free. Use 1 credit only when you download the final HD file.
Other countries
Source: Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs. Last checked 2026-09-05. Requirements can change and may differ between online and paper applications.
Fogkits helps prepare your image but is not affiliated with the issuing authority and cannot guarantee acceptance.